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ABC News/Washington Post House Vote Poll, December 1998 (ICPSR 2713)

Principal Investigator(s):ABC News; The Washington Post

Summary:

This special topic poll, fielded December 19, 1998, sought
respondents' views regarding the United States House of
Representatives vote to impeach President Bill Clinton, announced
earlier in the day. Those queried were asked for their opinions on
whether the vote was based on fact or on partisan politics, who was to
blame for the situation, whether Clinton should fight the charges in
the Senate or resign, and whether the Senate should vote to remove
Clinton from office, censure him,... (more info)

This special topic poll, fielded December 19, 1998, sought
respondents' views regarding the United States House of
Representatives vote to impeach President Bill Clinton, announced
earlier in the day. Those queried were asked for their opinions on
whether the vote was based on fact or on partisan politics, who was to
blame for the situation, whether Clinton should fight the charges in
the Senate or resign, and whether the Senate should vote to remove
Clinton from office, censure him, or drop the charges. A series of
questions addressed the same-day resignation of Republican Louisiana
Congressman and House of Representatives Speaker-elect Bob Livingston
after the disclosure of his extramarital affairs. Respondents were
asked whether they agreed with Livingston's decision to resign,
whether his resignation would convince Clinton to resign, and whether
the increased attention being paid to the extramarital affairs of
elected officials was appropriate. Additional topics covered Clinton's
ability to serve effectively, the ability of Congress to work
effectively, the ongoing United States air strikes against Iraq,
Clinton's moral standards, the purpose of the impeachment process, and
the role of the president in setting an example with his/her personal
life. Background information on respondents includes age, sex, race,
education, political party, political orientation, and voter
participation history.

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